My Hidden Strength Was Exposed by the Heavenly Dao Ranking List – Chapter 9

Chapter 9: Zhong Shidao’s Visit

Three days after killing the assassins Tiancan and Dique of the Western Xia First Rank Hall.

Peng Feng continued his cultivation in the Five Tigers Broken Door Saber Peng Family.

He wanted to enter the sixth level of the Diamond Realm as soon as possible.

Just at this moment!

Someone came to report.

“Young Master, Grand Marshal Zhong has arrived.”

“Grand Marshal Zhong? Wait, did you say Grand Marshal Zhong???” Peng Feng was a little uncertain.

The servant nodded, and said very solemnly: “That’s right, Grand Marshal Zhong has arrived.”

There are many people with the surname Zhong in the world.

However, there is only one person who can be called Grand Marshal Zhong.

That is, the leading figure of the Great Song Western Route Army.

One of the four Land Immortals of the Great Song.

Zhong Shidao!

Zhong Shidao, courtesy name Yishu, Han Chinese, from Jingzhao Prefecture.

The great-grandson of the great Confucian Zhong Fang.

The grandson of the famous general Zhong Shiheng.

In his youth, he studied under the great Confucian Zhang Zai, the very same Zhang Zai who said: “Establish a heart for Heaven and Earth, establish a life for the people, continue the lost learning for the past sages, and create peace for all generations.”

Zhong Shidao had repelled the invasions of Western Xia several times. The most famous was in the Hulu River area, where he faced the main force of Western Xia head-on and still managed to defeat the Western Xia army.

Due to his outstanding military achievements, he was soon appointed by the imperial court as the supreme commander of the Northwest border defense imperial guards.

During his tenure, he almost completely prevented the Western Xia army from having any opportunity to invade the border of the Northern Song. He even took the initiative to attack and defeat Western Xia several times. In the eyes of the Northwest imperial guards at that time, Zhong Shidao, the strategizing minister, was practically the soul of the Western Army.

In *Water Margin*, whenever Lu Zhishen was enjoying his wine, he would always say: “Back in the day, when I, your brother, was following Old Minister Zhong, how was it…”, with a very proud look.

Old Minister Zhong is Zhong Shidao.

When Wang Jin, the instructor of the 800,000 imperial guards in Tokyo, was framed by Gao Qiu and fled, he also thought of going to join Old Minister Zhong.

And the four Land Immortals of the Great Song are:

The current emperor, Emperor Huizong of Song Zhao Ji. The imperial family has a special inheritance, an initiation. As long as one becomes the emperor, they immediately become a Land Immortal.

The Great Song State Preceptor Lin Lingsu.

The Northwest Supreme Commander Zhong Shidao.

And the Privy Councilor, one of the Six Traitors, Tong Guan.

Tong Guan’s personal strength is above that of Cai Jing, but he is not good at political struggles. This aspect is Cai Jing’s specialty, so these two hit it off. Together with other powerful officials, they formed the Six Traitors.

And it can be seen.

How high Zhong Shidao’s status is.

Hearing that such a famous general who would go down in history had actually come to his door.

Peng Feng immediately stood up: “Is it really Grand Marshal Zhong? Where is Grand Marshal Zhong?”

“He is drinking tea in the study. The family head asks you to go there as soon as possible.”

“Okay.” Peng Feng didn’t hesitate and started walking.

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A moment later.

Peng Feng entered the Peng family’s study.

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He saw Grand Marshal Zhong Shidao.

Zhong Shidao was extremely tall.

He was a full three meters in height.

It is said that when his Great Divine Demon Skill is fully unleashed, he can reach a height of seven or eight meters, practically a giant!

Although Zhong Shidao is now over fifty years old, he does not look old at all. His whole body is covered in muscles full of explosive power, just like a tiger, crouching there.

Peng Feng had the look of seeing an idol: “This junior, Peng Feng, greets Grand Marshal Zhong.”

Zhong Shidao looked Peng Feng up and down: “So you are Peng Feng, the first on the Hidden Dragon List, and the one who killed the assassin duo Tiancan and Dique? You are indeed a genius who has emerged at a young age. You are much stronger than my good-for-nothing son, Zhong Hao.”

“Grand Marshal Zhong is too kind. Grand Marshal Zhong is busy with many things every day. Now that you have taken the time to find this junior, there must be something important, right?”

Zhong Shidao nodded and said: “Indeed, I have something important to discuss with you.

This time, what appeared in our Great Song was the Great Song Hidden Dragon List.

In the Liao Dynasty, the Great Liao Hidden Dragon List also appeared.

In Western Xia, the Western Xia Hidden Dragon List also appeared.

Both the Liao and Western Xia countries have proposed to have a Hidden Dragon List competition between the three countries of Great Song, Great Liao, and Western Xia.

This three-nation competition will definitely not be simple.

The Great Liao and our Great Song have not fought for many years. It is estimated that they also want to test the strength of our Great Song now.

If our Great Song shows weakness.

I am afraid that the Great Liao will think that we are weak, send troops south, invade our Great Song’s land, and plunder our Great Song’s treasures.

And Western Xia has always been our Great Song’s mortal enemy.

If the Great Liao invades south, I am afraid that Western Xia will also take the opportunity to invade south.

Our Great Song is not afraid of either the Great Liao or Western Xia alone. But if the two come together, I am afraid that our Great Song will not be able to resist.

At that time, I am afraid that countless people will die and the common people will suffer.

Therefore, the requirement from above is that this time, in the Hidden Dragon List competition between the three countries of Great Liao, Great Song, and Western Xia, no matter what, we must win!!!”

“The reason why I came to find you is very simple. You are the first on the Hidden Dragon List, and you have even killed the combined force of Tiancan and Dique. Your strength is so great that no one in the Great Song Hidden Dragon List is considered your equal. Therefore, I would like to invite you to participate in this three-nation Hidden Dragon List competition.”

Peng Feng was a little dumbfounded after hearing this.

There was actually going to be a three-nation Hidden Dragon List competition between Great Liao, Great Song, and Western Xia.

This is crazy.

Actually, he really didn’t want to participate in the competition.

Isn’t it better to quietly focus on cultivation?

However, this time, he had to go.

To promote the martial power of the Great Song!

To avoid the southern invasion of the Great Liao and Western Xia!

“I will participate in this competition.” Peng Feng nodded and said solemnly: “To contribute to the country is what we should do.”

“Good.” Zhong Shidao nodded: “It’s just that you were not a member of the imperial court before. This time, asking you to participate in the three-nation Hidden Dragon List competition cannot be for nothing. You must be given some benefits.”